Security Council OKs Hariri tribunal

Timeline: Assassinations in Lebanon

Gemayel reaction: ‘The hands of Syria are all over the place’

Christian Phalange Minister Pierre Gemayel, the son of former President Gemayel Amin, was assassinated in broad daylight in Beirut. The assassination occurs as the UN is preparing the Hariri assassination trial, UNIFIL seizes weapons from Hezbollah in the south, and Hezbollah calls for protests in an effort to topple the Lebanese government.

Hezbollah has called for mass protests in an effort to topple the Lebanese government. UNIFIL announces it has seized rockets, missiles, launchers and munition stockpiles in southern Lebanon.

A Sunni called the Mujahideen in Lebanon threated Hezbollah for conspiring “to fully control Lebanon in alliance with Lebanon’s Crusaders and to eliminate the Sunni sect once and for all.” Hezbollah claims it will not continue talks but will conduct “peaceful protests.” The UN recommends the Hariri tribunal be held outside of Lebanon.

Khamenei Tells Berri US, Israel Will be Defeated in Lebanon

Lebanon: A Perfect Storm?

Lebanon cabinet defies growing Hezbollah challenge

Lebanon Shiite schools teach KG kids ‘resistance’

Hezbollah and Amal have quit the Lebanese government after their demands for more seats (and effectively veto power) in the cabinet are not met. Hezbollah has rebuilt its arsenal in southern Lebanon. A Hezbollah member was killed dismantling a cluster bomb. The UN gave the Lebanese government a draft proposal for the tribunal on the death of Rafik al-Hariri.

Israeli jets violate Lebanese airspace as France protests

U.N.: No Evidence of Uranium-based Munitions Used in Lebanon

Israeli Fighter Jets Stage Mock Raids over Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Lebanon: Fears resurface after bomb near residences of Saudi and UAE ambassadors and Adi Hariri

Israel Accuses Syria of Smuggling Arms into Lebanon

Berri Crosses Lebanon’s Red Line

Annan presses Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah

Two grenades hit building near U.N. HQ in Beirut

(Lebanon) Overflights by Israel Said to Violate Truce

Internal strife in Lebanon has caused protests against the government in Hezbollah territory and murder in a refuge camp. The Lebanese government, however, warns that it will unite militarily with Hezbollah if Israel crosses the Litani River. Meanwhile, Hezbollah admits it underestimated Israel’s response prior to the war, and Nasrallah rejects letters for captive IDF soldiers. Israel is strengthening its border defenses.

Lebanon confirms al Qaeda active in country

UNIFIL allowed to use force against Hizbullah

Israel begins last phase of Lebanon withdrawal

Hariri Probe Uncovers Links to Other Lebanese Assassinations

Lebanese army reaches border

Putin confirms Russian troops for Lebanon, but not under UN flag

Nasrallah appears at Beirut rally to celebrate Hezbollah’s “divine victory.” ‘ Hundreds of thousands are said to be in attendance. Shiite Mufti of Tyre has criticized Nasrallah’s actions in the war with Israel. The Dutch will send a warship but no troops to support the UNIFIL mission.

Siniora: ‘We prevented an Israeli victory’

French roll out tanks for U.N. force in Lebanon
